In praise of, or at least defense of, fluff

[phoenix64]

Does anyone else here watch Castle? That's willing to admit to it?

It may be formulaic and not particularly smart and aiming for a demographic I don't necessarily want to be associated with, but I just can't make myself care. Duuuudes, it's Nathan Fillion in high banter mode. How can that be wrong? It's not like watching Eastwick, which makes me feel all skeezy. It's comfort TV.

Also, I think the book is kind of cute. It's fictional fiction! With fictional characters based on other fictional characters, written by a fictional character. I wonder how many people are buying it that don't know anything about the TV show, only that it's on the bestseller lists?

Oh, last night they threw the Firefly fans a bone. It was sweet.

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[rustydog.livejournal.com]

My parents watch Castle, and while I haven't had time to add it to my schedule (or maybe it conflicts with something?) I've actually managed to catch quite a few episodes while I'm visiting them. The banter is entertaining, and the acting good enough and production values pretty, so I'm not at all ashamed to enjoy it. It's low stress and fun. And, as you say, Nathan Fillion. I love his daughter and mom, too.

I'll try to catch the most recent episode for that Firefly thing! :)

[phoenix64.livejournal.com]

As much as I love House and I think Lie to Me is a good show, it's Castle that feels like my reward for surviving Monday, I swear.